English Explanatory Dictionary

weakling

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person of weak or even sickly physical constitution.
  2. A person of weak character, lacking in courage and/or moral strength.
adj
  1. weak, either physically, morally or mentally

Pronunciation

/ˈwiːkˈlɪŋɡ/ /ˈwiːklɪŋɡ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-weakling.wav

Word forms

weakling weaklings

Etymology

From weak + -ling.

Synonyms

pushover sissy weenie twerk twerp

Antonyms

strongling
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